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EDAPT: Perfusion Exam Study Guide
Solutions
Which statements about hypertension in the United States are supported by facts? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER✔✔-An estimated 31 million adults taking medication for high blood pressure are not taking the
right dose.
Most adults with hypertension do not have their hypertension under control.
About 30 million adults with known hypertension are not being treated.
Which medication is used to treat hypertension? - ANSWER✔✔-Losartan
What are the goals of antihypertensive therapy? Select all that apply. - ANSWER✔✔-Normalization of
blood pressure
Protect the kidneys
Reduce organ damage
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Prevent stroke
Complete each sentence by selecting the word or phrase that makes the sentence true from the drop-
down menu.
1. Drugs in the __________ class include losartan, olmesartan, and valsartan.
2. Drugs in the __________ class include hydralazine, diazoxide, and minoxidil.
3. Drugs in the __________ class include doxazosin, prazosin, and terazosin. - ANSWER✔✔-1.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
2. Vasodilators
3. Alpha-1 blockers
Indicate which listed side/adverse effects may be caused by the listed antihypertensive medication class
by placing a check in the appropriate column. Each side effect may be caused by more than one drug. -
ANSWER✔✔-*Alpha-1 Blockers:*
Headaches
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Dizziness
*Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs):*
Angioedema
Headaches
Dizziness
*Vasodilators:*
Headaches
Dizziness
Which antihypertensive medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER✔✔-Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Which antihypertensive medication is contraindicated for an older adult with an esophageal stricture? -
ANSWER✔✔-Doxazosin
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For each medication or over-the-counter product, indicate if it causes increased hypotension or
decreased drug effectiveness when administered with doxazosin. - ANSWER✔✔-*Increased
Hypotension:*
Sildenafil
Alcohol
*Decreased Effectiveness:*
Estrogens
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
When counseling a 68-year-old client who is taking doxazosin and denies any history of hypertension,
the healthcare provider asks if the client has a history of which other condition? - ANSWER✔✔-Benign
prostatic hypertrophy
An individual diagnosed with hypertension six months ago is frustrated that their blood pressure is still
elevated despite having tried several medications. When asked what is taking so long, what is the best
response by the healthcare provider? - ANSWER✔✔-"Hypertension is a complex disease with multiple
causes, so it can take time to discover which medication, or combination of medications, works best for
each person."
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EDAPT: Perfusion Exam Study Guide
Solutions
Which statements about hypertension in the United States are supported by facts? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER✔✔-An estimated 31 million adults taking medication for high blood pressure are not taking the
right dose.
Most adults with hypertension do not have their hypertension under control.
About 30 million adults with known hypertension are not being treated.
Which medication is used to treat hypertension? - ANSWER✔✔-Losartan
What are the goals of antihypertensive therapy? Select all that apply. - ANSWER✔✔-Normalization of
blood pressure
Protect the kidneys
Reduce organ damage
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Prevent stroke
Complete each sentence by selecting the word or phrase that makes the sentence true from the drop-
down menu.
1. Drugs in the __________ class include losartan, olmesartan, and valsartan.
2. Drugs in the __________ class include hydralazine, diazoxide, and minoxidil.
3. Drugs in the __________ class include doxazosin, prazosin, and terazosin. - ANSWER✔✔-1.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
2. Vasodilators
3. Alpha-1 blockers
Indicate which listed side/adverse effects may be caused by the listed antihypertensive medication class
by placing a check in the appropriate column. Each side effect may be caused by more than one drug. -
ANSWER✔✔-*Alpha-1 Blockers:*
Headaches
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Dizziness
*Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs):*
Angioedema
Headaches
Dizziness
*Vasodilators:*
Headaches
Dizziness
Which antihypertensive medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER✔✔-Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Which antihypertensive medication is contraindicated for an older adult with an esophageal stricture? -
ANSWER✔✔-Doxazosin
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For each medication or over-the-counter product, indicate if it causes increased hypotension or
decreased drug effectiveness when administered with doxazosin. - ANSWER✔✔-*Increased
Hypotension:*
Sildenafil
Alcohol
*Decreased Effectiveness:*
Estrogens
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
When counseling a 68-year-old client who is taking doxazosin and denies any history of hypertension,
the healthcare provider asks if the client has a history of which other condition? - ANSWER✔✔-Benign
prostatic hypertrophy
An individual diagnosed with hypertension six months ago is frustrated that their blood pressure is still
elevated despite having tried several medications. When asked what is taking so long, what is the best
response by the healthcare provider? - ANSWER✔✔-"Hypertension is a complex disease with multiple
causes, so it can take time to discover which medication, or combination of medications, works best for
each person."
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